Realme 9i 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 9i 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Realme 9i 5G which has resolution of 2408 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Realme 9i 5G
| Name | Realme 9i 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 13100 | Rs. 11999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 18, 2022. The cost of Realme 9i 5G is Rs. 13100. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Realme 9i 5G's 6.6 inch screen. Realme 9i 5G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 400 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Realme's phone ~ 90.4%. Realme 9i 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Realme 9i 5G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 9i 5G has 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 9i 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 9i 5G | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 18, 2022 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 164.4 x 8.1 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (1.07 B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 400 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 400 nit Brightness | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR SA:n1/n5/n8/n28A/n41/n78, NR NSA:n41/n77/n78 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALIEO, QZSS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light Sensor, Magnetic sensors, Proximity sensor, Acceleration Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP Portrait 2 MP (Macro) Macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Panoramic View, Pro Mode, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Street Mode, Bokeh Effect Control, Text Scanner | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12, upgradable to v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 3.0 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, WMA, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Vorbis, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3G2, AVI, TS, M2TS, MKV, WEBM, MPG, ASF, MOV, 3GP, MPEG4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |